Springfield Armory of Illinois recently unveiled a new addition to their XD-M Elite series. The XD-M Elite 3.8” OSP, chambered in 9mm Luger, will be sure to please fans of the popular XD series.
Following the current trend, the 3.8” OSP is optics-ready. It’s available from the factory with the Hex Dragonfly compact optic, or can be fitted with a number of others, like the Vortex Venom or the Sig Sauer Romeo, that have compatible mounts. As for iron sights, the 3.8” OSP sports Springfields U-shaped rear sight and red fiber optic front sight, called the Tactical Rack U-Dot system.
Aggressive serrations fore and aft of the ejection port offer the option of racking from the front of the slide (safety alert: never muzzle your own hand while doing so!) if the gun is equipped with a red dot. Springfield wisely put a “bump” on the bottom of the grip safety to reduce misfires related to an insufficiently depressed safety. The gun is fully ambidextrous, with a slide lock and magazine release present and functional on both sides.
One of the most outstanding features of the XD-M Elite 3.8” OSP is that offers interchangeable magazine wells and choices for magazine capacity. It ships with two 14-round magazines. Use the short, flared magazine well for concealment or remove it and insert a standard, steel XD-M magazine that holds 19 rounds. In this way the little gun is easily transitioned from concealment to extensive range practice.
The gun also features the calling card of the XD-M Elites, the Match Enhanced Trigger Assembly (META) system. This refined trigger provides match-grade function and feel, as well as a modern, flat-faced appearance.
MSRP on the basic 3.8” OSP is $633. Paired with the Hex Dragonfly optic out of the box, the price is $818. This gun is being shipped to stores now.
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